Dejounte Murray, coming off his two best seasons with the Hawks, was traded to New Orleans to continue his promising career. Despite being grateful for his time in Atlanta, he is excited to join a team that made the 2024 NBA playoffs and is led by Zion Williamson.
At his introductory press conference with the Pelicans, the 27-year-old emphasized the importance of team results over individual performances in the NBA. He believes in working hard and being a great person, advising young players to control what they can.
ATLANTA…🖤 Thank You For Making Me And My Family Feel Like We Was Home.🙏🏽 To My Brothers Over The Past 2 Years In ATL I Appreciate And Love You Guys. To The Staff I Built Relationships With, Thank You For Everything!!!! I Can’t Forget About All The Fans Of ATL That Showed LOVE! pic.twitter.com/JEgRV7HnSB
— Dejounte Murray (@DejounteMurray) July 7, 2024
Dejounte Murray, who was named an All-Star in San Antonio two years ago, previously played for the Spurs before his time in Atlanta. Despite achieving his career-high in points with the Hawks, he is now focused on his new role with the Pelicans and is confident in a smooth transition.
According to Murray, the Pelicans were already a great team with 49 wins last season
Murray sees his move to New Orleans as a career upgrade. He acknowledges the Pelicans’ success last season and is eager to team up with Zion Williamson to bring out the best in each other.
During his introductory press conference, Murray expressed his excitement to push Williamson and help him reach new levels in his game. He believes in their partnership and is optimistic about the future with the Pelicans.
